German Word · Intermediate
Grobian
boor, brute, ruffian
Pronunciation: /ˈɡroːbi̯aːn/
Meaning
boor, brute, ruffian
Example
Setze mir nicht, du Grobian, / Mir den Krug so derb vor die Nase
Clown, do not clap the vessel that you bear / In such rough fashion here beneath my nose!
Practice tips
- Practice Grobian out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.